When all other alternatives have been exhausted you may face an inevitable need to make some staff redundant.
It’s a decision that mustn’t be taken lightly and a process that demands great care. You’ll obviously be keen to make sure that the people you let go are treated fairly and with respect. You should be equally concerned that care is taken to retain the confidence of those that remain, making sure that your reduced workforce stays focused and committed to your long-term success.
EEF’s comprehensive Redundancy Toolkit tells you everything you need to know about planning and implementing a redundancy programme and moving your business on afterwards.
This guidance sheet summarises one key aspect - how to select the individuals you’ll let go and those you’ll keep in a way that’s demonstrably fair, both for your people and your business.
When you’re making people redundant, deciding which people you need to keep is just as important as working out who you can afford to let go. It’s vital – both for your short-term survival and long-term potential – to retain individuals with the right skills, knowledge and experience to keep your business moving forward.